April 1904: The Whole World Was Watching
Santa Barbara’s charms were on display at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.
Our Santa Barbara
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A Tile Tale: Ernest Batchelder’s Telling Tiles
The striking artistic tiles are prized emblems in homes throughout California.
Of Hearts and Flowers: The St. Cecilia Society
The volunteer organization has changed with the times.
A Guide to Santa Barbara, Circa 1872
Santa Barbara has attracted visitors since its beginnings.
In Praise of the Porch
The timeless pleasure of the porch beckons us to slow down.
Santa Barbara Thanksgivings over the Years
Celebrating the giving heart of this community for more than a century.
The Unseen Art of Franceschi House
A treasure trove of known and unknown artifacts awaits “reimagining.”
Santa Barbara and the New Deal
Long-ago federal investments in infrastructure and the arts continue to pay off today.
Charles Fletcher Lummis: ‘Stand Fast, Santa Barbara’
Lummis was considered to be the father of historic preservation in Southern California.
99 Years Since the 6.5: Dispatches from the Epicenter
Reporting the story of the 1924 Santa Barbara earthquake.
